In this investigation,the effects of pin geometry and number of passes on macrostructure,microstructure,wear rate and also microhardness profile of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy surface composites fabricated via friction sti...In this investigation,the effects of pin geometry and number of passes on macrostructure,microstructure,wear rate and also microhardness profile of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy surface composites fabricated via friction stir processing(FSP)were discussed by reinforcement particles of silicon carbide(SiC).The results show that after each FSP pass,a modify distribution of SiC particles is acquired and the increase in the number of passes reduces the average grain size in stir zone(SZ).Furthermore,it is discovered that pin geometry and pass number play a dominant role in the grain size of SZ and distribution of SiC particles in SZ.It is found that after each FSP pass,wear rate is improved due to the uniform distribution of SiC particles in surface of Al/SiC composite.Additionally,the results show that the square pin and smooth(straight)cylindrical pin have the highest and lowest resistance to wear,respectively.展开更多
Advanced A-TIG method was conducted to increase the weld penetration and compared with the conventional TIG welding process.A two-pipeline setup was designed to apply Ar ＋ CO_2 mixed gas as the outer layer,while pure...Advanced A-TIG method was conducted to increase the weld penetration and compared with the conventional TIG welding process.A two-pipeline setup was designed to apply Ar ＋ CO_2 mixed gas as the outer layer,while pure argon was applied as the inner layer to prevent any consumption of the tungsten electrode.The results indicate that the presence of active gas in the molten pool led to the change in the temperature coefficient of surface tension so that the Marangoni convection turns inward and forms a deep weld zone.The increase in gas flow rate causes a decrease in the weld efficiency which is attributed to the increase in oxygen content in the weld pool and the formation o f a thicker oxide layer on the weld surface.Moreover,the stir and the temperature fluctuation,led by double shielding gas,create more homogeneous nucleation sites in the molten pool so that a fine grain micros true ture was obtained.展开更多
文摘In this investigation,the effects of pin geometry and number of passes on macrostructure,microstructure,wear rate and also microhardness profile of 6061-T6 aluminum alloy surface composites fabricated via friction stir processing(FSP)were discussed by reinforcement particles of silicon carbide(SiC).The results show that after each FSP pass,a modify distribution of SiC particles is acquired and the increase in the number of passes reduces the average grain size in stir zone(SZ).Furthermore,it is discovered that pin geometry and pass number play a dominant role in the grain size of SZ and distribution of SiC particles in SZ.It is found that after each FSP pass,wear rate is improved due to the uniform distribution of SiC particles in surface of Al/SiC composite.Additionally,the results show that the square pin and smooth(straight)cylindrical pin have the highest and lowest resistance to wear,respectively.
文摘Advanced A-TIG method was conducted to increase the weld penetration and compared with the conventional TIG welding process.A two-pipeline setup was designed to apply Ar ＋ CO_2 mixed gas as the outer layer,while pure argon was applied as the inner layer to prevent any consumption of the tungsten electrode.The results indicate that the presence of active gas in the molten pool led to the change in the temperature coefficient of surface tension so that the Marangoni convection turns inward and forms a deep weld zone.The increase in gas flow rate causes a decrease in the weld efficiency which is attributed to the increase in oxygen content in the weld pool and the formation o f a thicker oxide layer on the weld surface.Moreover,the stir and the temperature fluctuation,led by double shielding gas,create more homogeneous nucleation sites in the molten pool so that a fine grain micros true ture was obtained.
